Senior Buyer – High-Tech Manufacturing, Flexible Hours

Codan

Vancouver (WA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 15 days

Federal holidays

Health plan

401k with vesting

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kägwerks in the United States is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement for high-tech military communications products, shaping architecture and supplier relationships to support manufacturing and cost objectives. You will manage ERP/MRP data, create and track purchase orders, evaluate quotes, mitigate supply risks, and collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality.

This role offers growth opportunities within a global tech company, with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier

Qualifications

3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience in manufacturing.
Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, and supply issues.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and related technical documentation.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP and data accuracy.
Certification preferred CPSM/CPIM/CSCP.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement of materials, commodities, suppliers, and services to support production and inventory objectives.
Create and manage purchase orders and maintain ERP/MRP data (pricing, quantities, lead times, due dates, acknowledgments, reschedules, cancellations, supplier commitments).
Monitor open purchase orders and resolve shortages, late deliveries, pricing discrepancies, quality issues, and other risks.
Conduct RFQs, evaluate quotations, negotiate pricing and terms.
Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness; lead follow-up and corrective actions.